Trailer Tires

[Sleeperhawk]

Ok, just wondering, if a trailer is older than 3 years, had not been used much, would you still replace the tires regardless of the good tread left? Just wondering, thinking about an older trailer in good condition, just concerned about the tire age.

[flb_78]

depends on what the trailer is being used for.

 

are you talking about a trailer to pull behind the bike or a trailer to put the bike on?

[BuddyRich]

Check the Manf date. I would not use a tire that's over 5 years old. But that's me. Just too much riding on my tires.. Now where have I heard that before?

[Eck]

George,

For what they cost, I would replace them to be mind free of possible future problems.

In replacing them, I would buy the tire and rim complete because you can use the old ones on your trailer to keep and use for spares...

 

I am about to buy one new tire and rim for my trailer because I already have a new tire on a rim for a spare. I will mount this one on the trailer with the new one I buy, and keep the two old tires mounted on the old rims for spares.

 

After that, the next time I need tires, I will just buy tires....but I will always have a spare.

 

Oh, and dont forget to pick up one of those fold up tire irons from wal-mart...

[Sleeperhawk]

George,

For what they cost, I would replace them to be mind free of possible future problems.

In replacing them, I would buy the tire and rim complete because you can use the old ones on your trailer to keep and use for spares...

 

I am about to buy one new tire and rim for my trailer because I already have a new tire on a rim for a spare. I will mount this one on the trailer with the new one I buy, and keep the two old tires mounted on the old rims for spares.

 

After that, the next time I need tires, I will just buy tires....but I will always have a spare.

 

Oh, and dont forget to pick up one of those fold up tire irons from wal-mart...

 

 

Now I have to go to Wally World to find a fold up tire iron, going to be stupid but what does a fold up tire iron do? Are you talking about a lug wrench or tools for removing the tire from the rim?

[Tartan Terror]

I would say it depends on how it was stored. If its just sitting outside then maybe. There is a big push ot have an expiration date on tires of 6 years. I didnt pass in CA but its being pushed. Look for any cracking or dryness. If its been sitting flat with weight on it get rid of it. Other than those things you should be good for now.

[Guest tx2sturgis]

Now I have to go to Wally World to find a fold up tire iron, going to be stupid but what does a fold up tire iron do? Are you talking about a lug wrench or tools for removing the tire from the rim?

 

I'm pretty sure that he meant fold-up lug wrench...sometimes our fingers type something different that what our brain was thinking...why IS that?

 

 

[greg_in_london]

I wouldn't worry too much about old trailer tyres unless you can see that they are cracking/split.

 

Their main job is to carry weight without transmitting forces and even if brakes are fitted, they won't act much of the time.

 

Use some common sense as well, though. If you have caravan tyreson a 150lb trailer at 55mph, well then you won't ever have a problem.

 

If you have the cheapest, lightest duty tyres and overload your trailer to 1000lb and then do motorway journeys in the sun without checking tyre pressures...... then buynew tyres that are up to the job.

 

Or go somewhere in between depending on how much attention you want to pay on long journeys.

[Guest HdHtr]

I'm pretty sure that he meant fold-up lug wrench...sometimes our fingers type something different that what our brain was thinking...why IS that?

 

No, he probably meant a tire iron ... Your showing your age Eck!!

[buddy]

I have the folding Four way lug wrench in my trailer. Sets in the corner of the trailer in my little tool box. Nice little tool to have

[BradT]

I'm pretty sure that he meant fold-up lug wrench...sometimes our fingers type something different that what our brain was thinking...why IS that?

 

 

 

Agree it is a lug wrench but even when I was young they were always called a tire iron.

 

BRad

[davecb]

I'm pretty sure that he meant fold-up lug wrench...sometimes our fingers type something different that what our brain was thinking...why IS that?

 

 

 

 

Yup, then foldup tire irons make it really hard to remove the tire from the wheel while it's still on the trailer :whistling:

[Eck]

I'm pretty sure that he meant fold-up lug wrench...

 

No, he probably meant a tire iron ... Your showing your age Eck!!

 

Yep, as already said, I'm just showing my age.

 

To me they are one and the same ..Lug wrench or tire iron..either way, it sure is hard to remove a tire with out one.

 

The one I am speaking of at Wal-Mart Sleeperhawk, is a 4 way lug wrench that folds up and you place it in a carrying pouch that comes with it. It is easy to pack and doesn't take up much room. Being a 4 way lug wrench it fits 4 different lug nut sizes and can be used on other tires around the house like riding lawn mower and vehicles.

 

Here is a link to an example of what I am speaking of.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lug-Wrench-4-Way-Wheel-Tire-Fold-Up-Stow-Away-Folding_W0QQitemZ360173821615QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090724?IMSfp=TL090724168007r13432

 

 

[Dano]

Yep, I go back to tire iron also, dual purpose description, also refers to the flat bars we used to use to change tires back when I was a kid. You always knew which one dad was talsking about by where you were in the process. Tire still on the car, you needed the lug wrech, etc........ Good ol' days........